society information

Learn about the Brillion Historical Society...our roots and our goals. Whether you want to be a volunteer, a member, or both, this is the place to begin your involvement (sharing your enthusiasm for history) with the Brillion Historical Society!

Our Own History: How the Brillion Historical Society Began...

In 1966 a motivated group of Brillion citizens, who were interested in preserving Brillion's heritage, arranged a public meeting to discuss the idea of establishing an organization that would preserve and display various artifacts, photographs, and stories that chronicled Brillion's roots. The founding members of the Society were Elliot Zander, Don Schmelter, Don Vechart, John Horn, Henry Horn, Art Neumeyer, Mrs. Willard Tschantz, and Mrs. Adlph Nelson.The first Society officers were:

Agnes Braun, President

Mrs. Louis Johnson, Vice-President

Mrs. Linda Nelson, Secretary

Mrs. Clara Ariens, Treasurer

Mrs. Nathalie Tschantz

Elliot Zander

Mae Barnard

Don Schmelter

Art Neumeyer

The Green Hotel was secured in 1969 and became the cornerstone for all Society activity.

The Green Hotel and History House

The Green Hotel was Brillion's very first hotel, originally located on south Main Street. It was built in 1872 by F. F. Green, son of Asaph Green, who interestingly enough was a Chilton pioneer. The Brillion Historical Society took over the Green Hotel in 1969 and moved it to its present location on Francis Street. Today the Green Hotel serves as Brillion's "History House" museum.

meeting dates

Brillion Historical Society meetings are regularly held the first Monday of each month at 7:00 pm. PLEASE SEE OUR HOME PAGE OR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR ANY CHANGES IN SCHEDULE.

April through October: Meetings are held in the lobby of the Museum at 110 N. Francis St., Brillion, WI.November & March: Meetings are held in the basement of the Brillion Library located at 326 N. Main St., Brillion, WI. (There are NO MEETINGS IN DECEMBER, JANUARY, OR FEBRUARY.)

Members are encouraged to attend, and interested parties are always welcome.

MEETING NOTES AND MINUTES

Meeting Information and Notes are posted in the Brillion News the following week after each meeting.

volunteer opportunities

Maintaining and improving the operations of the Brillion Historical Society are both fun and rewarding. There is always a need for more volunteers to help with various projects. Do you have a talent or skill? Share it with the Brillion Historical Society!

Help with Brat Fries, Ice Cream Socials, and other fun opportunities to support the Society

Research and design displays

Manage artifact collections

Use your computer skills to build our data base

Help maintain our buildings and grounds

Participate in genealogy studies

Be a Membership committee member

Help with ideas for Fundraising

Procure or become a special guest speaker

Be part of the best Christmas Tree Display in Brillion

Help with our Open Houses

...and more!

Volunteer or Donate to Preserve Brillion's History

Please contact us if you would like to help!We, also, accept cash and check donations.Membership fees help support the Society and ensure that you will receive future newsletters.Artifact donations related to Brillion's History are welcome!